Craftsman's sturdy Infrared Thermometer breezed through our durability tests, which is great for those of us who are drop-prone. Other selling points: It has a large temperature range and a high distance-to-spot ratio, meaning you can measure smaller spaces from a greater distance. Plus, consumer testers found it simple to use. If you do happen to run into problems, customer service is quick to respond and helpful to boot. There are some drawbacks, however — namely, the unit didn't give the most accurate readouts among the leak detectors in our test. craftsman.com.

Type of device: Trigger with laser

Reviewed: January 2010

Price When Reviewed: $100.00

Pros

Very durable

Large temperature range

High distance-to-spot ratio, meaning you can measure a smaller surface area at a greater distance